About the role#
This Software Engineering Intern position is located in Sterling, Virginia, within the Strategic Defense Solutions business area. You will work on simulation and training systems, ranging from desktop trainers to high-fidelity weapon systems and full-flight training equipment.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, and debug real-time, multi-threaded, and multiprocessing software applications, APIs, and user interfaces.
- Collaborate with software engineers and project management to plan and prioritize tasks within an Agile team.
- Support, maintain, and improve existing software products.
- Learn new technologies and apply them to new problem sets.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM major.
- Proficiency in object-oriented design and programming using C, C++, or C#.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks such as GoogleTest or NUnit.
- Familiarity with source code control tools like git, Subversion, or ClearCase.
- Experience with Agile, Kanban, or SCRUM methodologies.
- Development experience in Windows 10, Windows 11, or Linux environments.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance, with an active and existing clearance required after day one.
Preferred qualifications include experience with AI/ML, Unreal Engine, virtual or mixed reality, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, PostgreSQL, multithreading IPCs, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins or Bamboo.
Location & details#
- Location: Sterling, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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